Keepsake Kaleidoscopes
The Beauty of Nature...the Joy of a Kaleidoscope

Welcome to Keepsake Kaleidoscopes!

Ten years ago, while on vacation in Stowe, Vermont, we wandered into Stephen Fishman's Stowe Art Gallery. There I found the most amazing kaleidoscopes. I was overwhelmed by their beauty and artistry! Of course I had been charmed by the childlike scopes I had seen in the past. But this was a whole new world. I came home determined to learn how to make kaleidoscopes. And so began my journey in this art form. I have a special love for nature…the beauty of flowers and leaves, birds and butterflies. The tiny details of nature create such intricate images in the kaleidoscope! It took a while to perfect ways to include them in my kaleidoscopes. Nature and floral work are now my specialty. I continue to experiment, adding new shapes, mediums and mirror designs to my work.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Beverly

Custom Kaleidoscopes are made for a wedding, anniversary, retirement, a special event or trip, or in memory of a loved. I will work closely with you to collect items that tell the stories of your special person or event. This makes a very personal and unique gift. Go to the Custom Scopes page for more information.

Floral scopes

Red Autumn Leaves Floral Scope Floral Scope Floral Scope

My specialty is my floral work. I use real pressed flowers, leaves, ferns and butterfly wings. They make amazingly intricate designs as they pass before the mirrors of a kaleidoscope. Floral scopes come in many stained glass colors and coordinate with the flowers used in the wheels. They are 10 inches long and have a 2 or 3 mirror system. There are two wheels, 4 1/4 inches in diameter, which hold the floral work, preserved in resin. Additional stained glass is used to add more color and interest to the images. I usually have a variety in stock. Email me if you would like a floral kaleidoscope in a different color than the one listed on the Store page.

Porcelain Painting

Japanese Cherry Blossom Scope Japanese Cherry Blossom Scope Japanese Cherry Blossom Scope

I have added porcelain painting to my scopes this year. They are fired in my kiln and reflect the floral work of the wheels. It is not considered custom work but it will delay shipping a few days. The scope pictured is a Japanese Cherry Blossom Scope made for an auction to raise money for victims of the 2011 tsunami disaster in Japan.

Little Lighthouse Scopes

Little Lighthouse Scope Wee Scope Blue Mandella Little Lighthouse Scope

At 6 ¾ inches tall, these are much smaller than my other scopes. Their polished aluminum bodies make them more durable and child friendly than a stained glass scope. The 2 mirror system with optic lens brings lots of beauty at an affordable price. They come in dry cell, oil cell, and teleidoscope. I love how they stand on a table or desk like a little lighthouse, calling you to relax and play for a while. A great stress reliever!

What is a teleidoscope? It is the scope with the clear ball pictured above. It allows you to view your everyday world in absolutely magical ways. Every object and color takes on new life as it is seen through the 2 mirror system.

Limited Edition

My latest work is "Heavenly Bouquet," a limited edition of 20 scopes. The reversed taper mirror system creates an absolutely stunning image of the floral work. The mirrors form a global image which looks like a floral planet surrounded by sparkling stars. It measures 13 ½ in L x 7 ½ H. The floral wheels hold an assortment of colorful flowers including purple alyssum, rose buds, Queen Anne's lace, blue butterfly flower, ferns and a Monarch butterfly wing.

Galleries & Shops

Of course it is great fun to play with a kaleidoscope in person. There is a list of the Galleries and Shops around the country and Japan that carry my work. Be sure to look at the list on the Store page to see if there is one near you.

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